Olimelt 2.5 Tablet MD

Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:08 AM (IST)

Olimelt 2.5 Tablet MD is used in the treatment of schizophrenia (a mental disorder that can result in hallucinations or delusions and also adversely affects a person’s ability to think and behave) and mania.

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General Information

Contains

Olanzapine (2.5mg)

Marketer

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Storage

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Product introduction

Olimelt 2.5 Tablet MD may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include dryness in the mouth, constipation, muscle rigidity, and restlessness. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, so it is better to rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.

However, this medicine may increase your weight, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels but, modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and exercising regularly can reduce this side effect. You should be cautious as in rare cases it may cause serious side effects like very high blood sugar levels or seizures.

Uses of Olimelt Tablet MD

Benefits of Olimelt Tablet MD

Treatment of Mania
Mania means extremely excited or elevated mood. Olimelt 2.5 Tablet MD helps calm the mood and relax the nerves. This stabilises the mood and prevents the symptoms of mania from recurring again. Taking Olimelt 2.5 Tablet MD will ensure that you have a better social life and are able to do daily activities more comfortably.

Treatment of Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Olimelt 2.5 Tablet MD helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life.

Side effects of Olimelt Tablet MD

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Olimelt

Dizziness
Sleepiness
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Dryness in mouth
Weight gain
Increased prolactin level in blood
Constipation
Muscle stiffness
Restlessness
Tremors

How to use Olimelt Tablet MD

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Olimelt 2.5 Tablet MD may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Olimelt Tablet MD works

Olimelt 2.5 Tablet MD is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by affecting the levels of chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin) to improve mood, thoughts and behavior.

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Quick tips

Olimelt 2.5 Tablet MD works well in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
It is less likely to cause heart and movement problems as compared to other similar medicines.
It may take 4 to 6 weeks to see full effects on thoughts and mood. Keep taking it as prescribed.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Olimelt 2.5 Tablet MD can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
It may increase your weight, blood sugar and cholesterol. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and monitor your blood levels regularly.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Do not stop taking Olimelt 2.5 Tablet MD without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Olimelt 2.5 Tablet MD.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Olimelt 2.5 Tablet MD may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Olimelt 2.5 Tablet MD is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Olimelt 2.5 Tablet MD may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Olimelt 2.5 Tablet MD is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Olimelt 2.5 Tablet MD is recommended.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Olimelt 2.5 Tablet MD is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Olimelt 2.5 Tablet MD may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Can Olimelt 2.5 Tablet MD be used for anxiety?

The treatment of anxiety with Olimelt 2.5 Tablet MD is not an approved indication. Olimelt 2.5 Tablet MD has been studied for treatment of anxiety disorders but the results have not been very convincing. However, it can be used along with anxiolytics in anxiety disorders for better results.

Is Olimelt 2.5 Tablet MD a sleeping pill?

No, Olimelt 2.5 Tablet MD is not a sleeping pill. It belongs to the atypical antipsychotic class of medicines. It is used to treat schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a mental illness that causes disturbed or unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emotions. Olimelt 2.5 Tablet MD also helps with bipolar disorder (manic depressive disorder). It is a disease that causes episodes of depression, mania, and other abnormal moods.

How long does it take for Olimelt 2.5 Tablet MD to kick in?

Olimelt 2.5 Tablet MD may start showing initial improvement within 1-2 week of starting. However, for full benefits it may take about 4-6 weeks. You should continue taking it and consult your doctor in case you feel that Olimelt 2.5 Tablet MD is not helping you.

What is the most important information that I should know about Olimelt 2.5 Tablet MD?

Olimelt 2.5 Tablet MD can cause serious side effects which include increased risk of death in elderly people who are confused, have memory loss and have lost touch with reality (dementia-related psychosis). It is important to know that it may increase blood sugar levels in diabetics and also in patients who never had diabetes. Furthermore, it may cause weight gain and high fat levels in the blood which is more common in teenagers.

Can Olimelt 2.5 Tablet MD be taken during pregnancy?

Olimelt 2.5 Tablet MD should be avoided during pregnancy and should only be given if benefits outweigh the risk. Using Olimelt 2.5 Tablet MD during last 3 months of pregnancy may cause unwanted symptoms in the unborn baby. These symptoms include shaking, muscle stiffness and/or weakness, sleepiness, agitation, breathing problems, and difficulty in feeding.

Can I stop taking Olimelt 2.5 Tablet MD if I am better?

You should not stop taking Olimelt 2.5 Tablet MD without consulting your doctor. This is because sudden discontinuation of the medicine may cause unpleasant side effects which include sweating, unable to sleep, tremor, anxiety or nausea, and vomiting. To avoid such effects, your doctor will reduce the dose gradually before stopping the treatment.

Does smoking or alcohol interfere with working of Olimelt 2.5 Tablet MD?

Yes, smoking interferes with working of Olimelt 2.5 Tablet MD causing an increase in its metabolism. One should avoid alcohol while taking Olimelt 2.5 Tablet MD since it may cause more drowsiness. However, if you are a smoker then your doctor may increase your dose depending on your response to treatment.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Thienobenzodiazepine Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Atypical Antipsychotics

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User feedback

Patients taking Olimelt 2.5 Tablet MD

Once A Day

82%

Twice A Day

13%

Alternate Day

Thrice A Day

Four Times A Day

What are you using Olimelt Tablet MD for?

Schizophrenia

56%

Others

38%

Mania

How much was the improvement?

Poor

50%

Average

33%

Excellent

17%

What were the side-effects while using Olimelt 2.5 Tablet MD?

Weight gain

67%

Sleepiness

33%

How do you take Olimelt Tablet MD?

With or without food

100%

Patient concerns

The patient become so aggressive.i wants treatment.

Dr. Vikas Sharma

Neurology

pls how to nearby doctor; meanwhile try tab olimelt 2.5 mg bd

Kindly suggest us face wash. She is a depression patient, already having medicines like lithosun, olimelt 10, etc.

Dr. Souvik Sardar

Dermatology

with this condition she need oral retinoids under controlled dose or else oral antibioticsuse saslic face wash dailyvisit a dermatologist nearby for written prescription

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Address: Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.

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